SNOWSHOEING Grouse Mountain: Intermediate

About the Hike:

PLEASE READ BEFORE CLICKING "ATTEND"

Come explore the snowshoe trails at Grouse Mountain. We will meet in front of the Grouse Mountain Chalet and complete the Snowshoe Grind, Dam Mountain Loop, and Thunderbird Ridge, for a total distance of approximately 7 km. After the hike, we will enjoy hot chocolate and snacks at Grouse Mountain.

This is a weather permitting event. If there is extreme weather (high winds, heavy snow, severe cold) the event will be rescheduled.

To ride the gondola, you will need a Grouse Mountain Day Admission Ticket (not a day skiing ticket - those are more expensive), Season's Ski Pass, or Annual Pass. Alternatively, you can climb BCMC and meet us at the top. Allow 1.5-2 hours to climb BCMC, depending on your fitness.

We will be meeting at the Chalet (at the top) NOT in the parking lot. Make sure you give yourself enough time to ride the gondola up BEFORE the meeting time, especially if you plan to rent snowshoes. If you are late, we will not wait.

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group.

Tips for winter events:

• Dress in layers so you can adjust.
• Don't wear cotton. Choose wool, polar fleece, down jackets, or synthetics.
• Wear waterproof outer layers. Staying dry is 90% of the battle to stay warm in winter.
• Gaiters will help keep snow out of your hiking boots.
• Cover your head and hands.
• Don't forget sunglasses or ski goggles. Snow reflects sunlight.
• Put hot water in your water bottle so it doesn't freeze.
• Keep your phone close to your body.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation: Intermediate, 7 km loop, ~300 m gain
Meeting At: Grouse Mountain Chalet, main entrance
Parking: Grouse Mountain
Transit: Any bus to Grouse
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Waterproof hiking boots or winter boots. NO RUNNING SHOES
2. Warm socks
3. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
4. Snowshoes and snow poles AND/OR microspikes
5. Long underwear
6. Sweater and/or down jacket
7. Rain coat or waterproof winter jacket
8. Warm pants
9. Waterproof rain pants or gaiters
10. Toque, gloves/mitts, scarf/neck warmer
11. Sun glasses or ski goggles, sun screen (optional: if sunny)
12. Head lamp and fully charged cell phone
13. Gondola ticket or pass

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; chairlift or gondola malfunction; falling from chairlift or gondola; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.

As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.

Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.

By RSVP'ing "Attend", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.

All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.